Aurora invites public input on data center development | ChicagoLIVE
City officials will meet tonight to review proposed rules for data center construction, including environmental, zoning, and utility considerations.
City officials will meet tonight to review proposed rules for data center construction, including environmental, zoning, and utility considerations.
Shooting star? Midwesterners report seeing fireball in the sky Tuesday night
Did you see it? More than 128 people across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin reported spotting a fireball in the sky Tuesday night. The American Meteor Society helped explain what it was.
Did you see it? More than 128 people across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin reported spotting a fireball in the sky Tuesday night. The American Meteor Society helped explain what it was.
Ring founder addresses FBI recovery of doorbell footage in Nancy Guthrie disappearance case
Ring founder Jamie Siminoff is addressing the FBI's recovery of doorbell footage in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance case.
Ring founder Jamie Siminoff is addressing the FBI's recovery of doorbell footage in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance case.
Loving A Lie: Chicago-area man loses $70,000 to AI-powered romance scam
A Chicago-area man who thought he’d found a real relationship through online dating instead lost $70,000 to an AI-powered romance scam, highlighting how fast-growing fraud schemes are exploiting people’s desire for connection.
A Chicago-area man who thought he’d found a real relationship through online dating instead lost $70,000 to an AI-powered romance scam, highlighting how fast-growing fraud schemes are exploiting people’s desire for connection.
Loving A Lie: Chicago-area man loses $70,000 to AI-powered romance scam
A Chicago-area man who thought he’d found a real relationship through online dating instead lost $70,000 to an AI-powered romance scam, highlighting how fast-growing fraud schemes are exploiting people’s desire for connection.
A Chicago-area man who thought he’d found a real relationship through online dating instead lost $70,000 to an AI-powered romance scam, highlighting how fast-growing fraud schemes are exploiting people’s desire for connection.
Seven more states adding driver’s license and state ID's to Apple Wallet joining 13 other states - See where
Apple has announced that more states will be offering residents the ability to add their driver's licenses or state IDs to the Wallet app in both the iPhone and Apple Watch.
Apple has announced that more states will be offering residents the ability to add their driver's licenses or state IDs to the Wallet app in both the iPhone and Apple Watch.
Meta researcher warned of 500K child exploitation cases daily on Facebook and Instagram platforms
A researcher for Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, warned executives at the tech giant that there may be upward of 500,000 cases of sexual exploitation of minors per day on the social media platforms.
A researcher for Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, warned executives at the tech giant that there may be upward of 500,000 cases of sexual exploitation of minors per day on the social media platforms.
Discord rolls out new safety features: What to know
Discord is rolling out enhanced teen safety protections worldwide.
Discord is rolling out enhanced teen safety protections worldwide.
Ring’s AI doorbell feature sparks backlash over privacy concerns | ChicagoLIVE
Ring says its new technology helps reunite lost pets, but experts warn it could come at the cost of neighborhood privacy.
Ring says its new technology helps reunite lost pets, but experts warn it could come at the cost of neighborhood privacy.
Which phone has the best battery life?
If battery life is make or break for you when choosing a phone, this one is for you. CNET tested 35 smartphones to find the one that actually lasts the longest.
If battery life is make or break for you when choosing a phone, this one is for you. CNET tested 35 smartphones to find the one that actually lasts the longest.
How “The Beast” is helping prepare the Super Bowl field at Levi’s Stadium
A turf safety expert explains how a high-tech testing machine known as “The Beast” is used to measure field conditions at Levi’s Stadium ahead of football’s biggest game and why it’s more effective than traditional methods.
A turf safety expert explains how a high-tech testing machine known as “The Beast” is used to measure field conditions at Levi’s Stadium ahead of football’s biggest game and why it’s more effective than traditional methods.
AI bots have created their own social network – should humans be worried? | ChicagoLIVE
A new social media platform designed for artificial intelligence agents, known as Moltbook, is drawing attention for allowing A.I. systems to communicate without human participation
A new social media platform designed for artificial intelligence agents, known as Moltbook, is drawing attention for allowing A.I. systems to communicate without human participation
Rush Medical Center tests Apple Vision Pro to help detect colon cancer
Doctors in Chicago are testing immersive technology as part of a new clinical trial that could change how colon cancer is detected—and potentially expand to hospitals nationwide.
Doctors in Chicago are testing immersive technology as part of a new clinical trial that could change how colon cancer is detected—and potentially expand to hospitals nationwide.
Rush Medical Center tests Apple Vision Pro to help detect colon cancer
Doctors in Chicago are testing immersive technology as part of a new clinical trial that could change how colon cancer is detected—and potentially expand to hospitals nationwide.
Doctors in Chicago are testing immersive technology as part of a new clinical trial that could change how colon cancer is detected—and potentially expand to hospitals nationwide.
Social media and it's impact on youth mental health
As major lawsuits against big social media companies get underway, experts say this could be a turning point in how these platforms are designed for kids.
As major lawsuits against big social media companies get underway, experts say this could be a turning point in how these platforms are designed for kids.
Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X vehicles, will focus on robots in 2026
Tesla is pivoting from electric vehicles to autonomous technology as Elon Musk announces the discontinuation of Model S and Model X to focus on mass-producing Optimus robots.
Tesla is pivoting from electric vehicles to autonomous technology as Elon Musk announces the discontinuation of Model S and Model X to focus on mass-producing Optimus robots.
How much data does TikTok collect? Expert explains | ChicagoLIVE
Data privacy expert Harry Maugans says TikTok’s updated privacy policy highlights how user data can be collected and analyzed beyond what people intentionally post.
Data privacy expert Harry Maugans says TikTok’s updated privacy policy highlights how user data can be collected and analyzed beyond what people intentionally post.
TikTok: What you’re really sharing and how to protect your privacy
As lawsuits and investigations put TikTok and other social platforms in the spotlight, a data privacy expert explains how much personal information is actually being collected—and what users can do to limit their digital footprint without fully disconnecting.
As lawsuits and investigations put TikTok and other social platforms in the spotlight, a data privacy expert explains how much personal information is actually being collected—and what users can do to limit their digital footprint without fully disconnecting.
Meta and YouTube facing landmark trial related to youth addiction claims
The two major tech companies will face a jury trial for the first time over allegations that their social platforms have contributed to youth mental health issues.
The two major tech companies will face a jury trial for the first time over allegations that their social platforms have contributed to youth mental health issues.
Yes, I'm real: Your guide to spotting AI-generated videos
Artificial intelligence videos are flooding social media feeds, and distinguishing them from real footage is getting trickier by the week.
Artificial intelligence videos are flooding social media feeds, and distinguishing them from real footage is getting trickier by the week.